For the 2023 school year, there are 5 community colleges serving 2,219 students in Jefferson Parish County, Louisiana.
Jefferson County, LA community colleges have a diversity score of 0.78, which is higher than the national average of 0.70 (view national diversity statistics).
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), and the student:teacher ratio is 17:1.
Top Ranked Jefferson Parish Community Colleges (2023)
College
Location
Students
Gretna College School of Allied Health
Private, for profit
1415 Whitney Ave
Gretna, LA 70053
(504) 366-5409
Gretna, LA 70053
(504) 366-5409
| 120 students
Herzing University-New Orleans
Private not-for-profit
3900 N. Causeway Blvd.
Metairie, LA 70002
(504) 733-0074
Metairie, LA 70002
(504) 733-0074
| 462 students
Blue Cliff College-Metairie
Private for-profit
3200 Cleary Ave
Metairie, LA 70002
(479) 521-2550
Metairie, LA 70002
(479) 521-2550
| 987 students
2500 Williams Boulevard
Kenner, LA 70062
(504) 733-0074
Kenner, LA 70062
(504) 733-0074
| 361 students
5200 Blair Drive
Metairie, LA 70001
(504) 671-6700
Metairie, LA 70001
(504) 671-6700
| 289 students
Community Colleges in Jefferson Parish, LA (Closed)
School
Location
Students
475 Manhattan Blvd.
Harvey, LA 70058
(504) 671-6800
Harvey, LA 70058
(504) 671-6800
| 308 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many community colleges are located in Jefferson Parish, LA?
There are 5 community colleges serving 2,219 students in Jefferson Parish, LA.
What is community college diversity score in Jefferson Parish, LA?
Jefferson County, LA community colleges have a diversity score of 0.78, which is higher than the national average of 0.70 (view national diversity statistics).
How diverse are community college in Jefferson Parish, LA?
Jefferson Parish, LA community college are approximately 89% minority students (majority Black).
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